1874 Alabama gubernatorial election

The 1874 Alabama gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 1874 in order to elect the Governor of Alabama. Incumbent Republican David P. Lewis unsuccessfully ran for reelection, losing to Democratic former U.S. Representative George S. Houston.

1874 Alabama gubernatorial election
November 3, 1874
 
Nominee George S. Houston David P. Lewis
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 107,118 93,928
Percentage 53.28% 46.72%
Governor before election

David P. Lewis
Republican

 Elected Governor

George S. Houston
Democratic

Elections in Alabama
Government

Results
Alabama gubernatorial election, 1874[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic George S. Houston 107,118 53.28
Republican David P. Lewis 93,928 46.72
Total votes 201,046 100.00
Democratic gain from Republican
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References
  1. "AL Governor 1874". Our Campaigns. Retrieved November 23, 2016.


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